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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and pop culture observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Others

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11:21

The Pet Psychic Laura Stinchfield Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes back Laura Stinchfield, the pet psychic, who has returned for another reading.This time, the psychic readsWinnie the cat, a beautiful light tortoiseshell or calico mix with bright green eyes, submitted by a shy listener. Hear Stinchfield reveal details about Winnie’s need for attention in bed, her specific desire to watch "morning activity outside the window" with her mom, and her sensitivity around her hips and back. Most shockingly, the psychic connects with Winnie

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3:48

The Pet Psychic Laura Stinchfield Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes back Laura Stinchfield, the pet psychic, whose previous sessions have ranged from "very epic" to "insane". Despite the past success, Barnes, Leslie, and Crash wonder if Stinchfield possesses true powers or is just playing a "high percentage game."To settle the debate, Barnes has orchestrated a secret experiment. He submitted a picture of his own cat, leading Stinchfield to believe it belongs to a listener. Stinchfield is completely unaware of the cat's recent, tragic emotional

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7:35

Cheryl Hines: Curb Your Enthusiasm Secrets Revealed

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2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes Cheryl Hines, star of HBO's hit show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. Cheryl Hines gives a peek behind the curtain of the show's intense improv process. Hines confesses that she often doesn't even get to see the outline and shows up with "no idea what the show is about". Find out why David keeps the actors in the dark, and why Hines says she thinks the Larry David on TV is"a little more than a sliver" of the real man. She reveals the odd advice she received from the casting director

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9:30

Dr. Phil on Issues, Algorithms, and American Culture

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2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes Dr. Phil, who explains why he felt he had to write his new book, We've Got Issues. The book is an urgent response to what is happening in America today, focusing on critical cultural and societal problems.Find out Dr. Phil’s controversial take on higher education. He expresses deep concern for young people who are increasingly scared to express their opinions. This fear is compounded by social media, where double-digit numbers of young people get 100% of their news from

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5:03

Thanksgiving with The Queen and Red the Cabbie

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2025/11/26

The Morning X is celebrating Thanksgiving with The Queen and Red the Cabbie, kicking off the holiday with confessions and uncomfortable humor. First, hear The Queen detail his holiday tradition: sitting around in gold lame shorts, a big floppy hat, drinking a bottle of vodka, and crying himself to sleep. Then,Red the Cabbie reveals his unique family dynamic, explaining that they usually go to his mom's house.Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy debate the Mayor of Atlanta, who is described as being

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4:09

STP Mount Rushmore Pt. 2

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2025/11/26

The Morning X reveals the official Stone Temple Pilots Mount Rushmore, as voted by 99X listeners. Barnes and Leslie tally the votes, which were collected over several weeks, finding the four biggest STP songs based on percentage. Listen as they analyze the four winning tracks. Discover the surprising ballad that made the list with only 7% of the votes. Hear the story behind the track, inspired by Neil Young and played in the key of D minor.Plus, learn about the song that Scott Weiland confirmed was

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11:13

STP Mount Rushmore Pt. 1

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/26

The Morning X dives into another Mount Rushmore segment, this time focusing on the highly requested band with deep Atlanta history, Stone Temple Pilots. Barnes and Leslie remember the legacy of Scott Weiland, who was only 48 when he died nearly 10 years ago. Listeners call in to debate which STP tracks deserve a spot on the rock monument. Hear Barnes and Leslie argue for the perfect southern rock song and the track "Atlanta," which somehow never mentions the city in the lyrics. The debate heats up

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5:45

Wolf Van Halen Pt. 3: Reunions, Haters, and Mammoth II

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2025/11/26

The Morning X drops back into the studio with Wolfgang Van Halen, who immediately shuts down the question everyone is asking: Is a Van Halen reunion or tribute possible?Wolf then addresses the immense pressure and constant criticism he faces as a second-generation artist.He admits he wishes he could just focus solely on the music. But the conversation quickly turns to his own incredible talent. Find out which iconic musician inspired him to achieve his dream of playingevery instrument on the Mammoth

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4:18

Wolf Van Halen Pt. 2: David Lee Roth's Vile Hatred

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2025/11/26

The Morning X continues its interview with Wolfgang Van Halen, who discusses his huge upcoming Atlanta concert with Creed and Three Doors Down.Then, get a peek into his home life as he confesses that his mother,Valerie Bertinelli, is far more "in tune with social media" than he is, often "doing bits on TikTok".Finally, the conversation addresses the elephant in the room: the "uncomfortable topic" of the"hatred from David Lee Roth". Hear Wolf's reaction to DLR's "vile" public callouts, noting he is

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7:49

Wolf Van Halen Pt. 1: Pressure and Mammoth's Genesis

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2025/11/26

The Morning X welcomes a new musical hero, Wolfgang Van Halen, known simply as Wolf, in a moment Barnes describes as a "big moment". Wolfgang recounts the"unbelievably nerve-wracking" experience of playing the Music Cares event in LA, honoring Jon Bon Jovi.The conversation turns personal as Barnes and Leslie ask Wolf about his early career, including how he handled replacing a band member at the young age of 16 when he joined Van Halen.Finally, the multi-instrumentalist clears up a major

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5:40

Steve-O and Chris Pontius Pt. 2: Why MTV Pulled...

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X continues its interview with certified psychopathsSteve-O and Chris Pontius from MTV's Jackass. The duo dives into the show's dark history, discussing how their reruns were drastically cut and advertising vanished after the first kid was injured. Find out why they were never officially blamed for the injuries. Then, brace yourself for the details of the infamous "crapper sled" stunt. Listen as he reveals the difference between the worst pain and the longest pain. Finally, the stars

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4:18

Steve-O and Chris Pontius Pt. 1: Genitals and Disrespect

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X interviews certified psychopaths Steve-O and Chris Pontius from MTV's Jackass. Hear the chaotic duo detail their near-death experiences. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmyquestion if they've ever had bigger idiots on the radio, as the cast members discuss their process for coming up with new stunts, often focusing on Steve-O’s next stupid tattoo. Find out the awful truth about Steve-O’s infamous "I have a small wiener" tattoo.Finally, discover the gross stunt that was too much even

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9:19

Phubbing: The Relationship Killer You Commit Every Day

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2025/11/25

The Morning X introduces the explosive term "Phubbing", the new cultural phenomenon experts say is"destroying relationships". Find out why this act of "phone snubbing" is instantly nullifying spousal support, even if you are otherwise supportive. The segment quickly devolves as Barnes, Leslie, and Queen reveal their own guilt. Listen as Leslie is called the "worst" fubber, andBarnes defends his constant phone surveillance.Hear the Queen describe her "infuriating" fights with her husband over the

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4:37

Thanksgiving Horror Stories Pt. 2

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X is back with "Thanksgiving Horror Stories," and this segment delivers a double dose of holiday chaos and relationship drama. First, listener Norine details her journey to Alabama for Thanksgiving, which resulted in a roadside stop where her fiancé was arrested. Hear how the police discovered a warrant for an incident from the previous year, landing him in jail in LaGrange. Then, buckle up for a true "Jerry Springer-type story" from the legendary Red the Cabbie. Red calls in to

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8:25

Thanksgiving Horror Stories Pt. 1

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2025/11/25

The Morning X digs into the tradition of Thanksgiving catastrophes with a shocking horror story that happened during the holiday weekend. Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy recall legendary listener calls, including the time a mouse crawled out of a Thanksgiving turkey. But the real drama begins when Jimmy recounts a 5 a.m. Saturday phone call from Dexter, who is watching his home in his absence. Dexter, who walks on crutches, didn't call to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. Instead, he describes the sound of

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9:15

Blondie: The Clermont Lounge Legend

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X unveils a new segment called "You Won't Believe Who Listens to 99X", as Barnes and Leslie try to guess the identity of a surprise mystery guest. The guest reveals that major stars likeMick Jagger, Lady Gaga, and Pink have given her shout-outs. Leslie eventually cracks the case when the guest confirms she has been involved with the Claremont Lounge for many decades and works the night shift. They speak with the one and only Blondie, who reveals she is only 67 and hasn't retired, despite

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9:16

(NSFW) Most Googled Sex Questions

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2025/11/25

The Morning X throws all filters away as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy tackle the definitive list of the Most Googled Sex Questions of 2023. The following content is for adult audiences. Hear them awkwardly work through the top ten questions people are too embarrassed to ask their partners or doctors. The chaos peaks when they try to define the Number 1 most Googled question. Listen as they struggle to explain the mechanics of the "speedbump" position involving a pillow or bolster. Tune in to find out

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5:51

Davis Love Pt. 2: Golf, Atlanta Courses, and Design...

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2025/11/25

The Morning X drops back into the studio with golf legend Davis Love III, who reveals his favorite Atlanta courses.The conversation then shifts to the business of golf, where Love explains his deep involvement in his course design company, confirming he spends multiple days on site to maintaincontrol over the building process. Finally, hear Love’s crucial insight into the extreme pressure of the PGA Tour. He confesses that during a recent event, a bad bunker shot and a three-putt from 10 feet

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5:19

Davis Love Pt. 1: The Secret Life of a Pro

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie ·

2025/11/25

The Morning X welcomes golf legend Davis Love III to the studio. Love gives listeners the lowdown on the true difficulty of professional golf, explaining why the difference between the PGA Tour and the Hooters Tour is "not very big". Find out why he rarely touches a club when he's home, preferring to go hunting or fishing instead, as he travels 30+ weeks a year playing golf. Listen as Love shares the most random celebrity request he's received to play a roundand details which R.E.M. star is such a

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8:50

99X Characters: Where Are They Now? Pt. 3

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2025/11/24

The Morning X continues their segment, "Where Are They Now?," to check in on legendary 99X characters who brought joy (and chaos) to the airwaves. The segment begins with a call to the popular character Bertha, who would now be 116 years old. Listen to a vintage clip of Bertha getting confused while talking to Shirley Q Liquor—and find out the heartbreaking truth that Bertha died nearly 20 years ago, at the age of 98. The search continues forShirley Q Liquor, who has undergone a radical

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